Fri, Dec 8th 2017 03:55 pm
The Thunder of Niagara Air Show has announced its 2018 lineup of the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbird Demonstration Team.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:55 pm
Members of the Barefoot Christian Community gathered on Dec. 3 for its monthly Serve Sunday. After singing, reading scripture, and having a brief advent devotional, members worked together on Christmas outreach projects for the local community.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:50 pm
As the holiday season approaches, many know it's called the season of giving. Around Niagara County, there are a great deal of organizations that focus on giving back to others. On Tuesday night, the Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls, USA once again partnered up with the Town of Niagara in their annual "Giving Fashionably" event that donates to organizations who have had a meaningful impact to the Town of Niagara and community at large.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:50 pm
On Monday night the Town of Wheatfield Town Board held its regular meeting at Town Hall. The meeting was rather brief, but accomplished a few things that could have future effects on the town.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:50 pm
The holiday season is around the corner, and high school winter sports have begun. That means one thing: it's time for another edition of the Cataract City Classic.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 02:50 pm
The Niagara Falls Community Development Department is hosting a street hockey tournament on Saturday, Dec. 16, at the Niagara Falls city parking lot next to 10 Rainbow Blvd., Niagara Falls, as part of the Jingle Falls USA event series.
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Fri, Dec 8th 2017 07:00 am
Aligned with National Influenza Vaccination Week, Dec. 3-9, the Niagara County Department of Health reminds individuals it is never too late to get you or your child the flu vaccine.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 04:45 pm
Due to a bomb threat, the Niagara County Courthouse located at 175 Hawley St., Lockport, and the Niagara Falls City Court located at 1925 Main St., are closed for the remainder of the day.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 04:25 pm
Buffalo-headquartered Bryant & Stratton College is hosting a Western New York Career Fair on Thursday, Dec. 14, at the RiverWorks complex at 359 Ganson St. (off Michigan Avenue). More than 25 employers will man booths at the event from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 04:15 pm
The holiday season is officially underway, and New Yorkers are setting up Christmas trees, stringing lights, lighting candles, and getting into the spirit of things.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 03:45 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Thursday announced the team will host the Buffalo Sabres "Mega Raffle" on Friday, Jan. 12, 2018, in the Lexus Club at KeyBank Center.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 02:35 pm
While many names were bandied about (particularly McDonald's and Walgreens), there was two words many speculated would result in a doomsday scenario for locally owned eateries: Tim Hortons.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 09:55 am
The Niagara University Opportunity Program's second annual Christmas benefit concert, held Dec. 1, raised $1,000 for Community Missions of Niagara Frontier.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 09:35 am
Department of Motor Vehicles computer service has been restored by the New York State Office of Information Technology Services, County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski announced.
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Thu, Dec 7th 2017 09:35 am
The Eagles - Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit, with Vince Gill and Deacon Frey - will perform inside KeyBank Center at 8 p.m. Saturday, July 14.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 05:55 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions Club once again came through with support for Thanksgiving dinners for the Tuscarora Nation community. Lion Teresa Tourbin was proud to represent our Lions Club and presented the Tuscarora Community Health Workers with a check for $250 to provide much-needed and appreciated food to families during the Thanksgiving season.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 05:05 pm
Erie County Executive Mark C. Poloncarz notified state officials of Erie County's interest in creating an opioid treatment center to help combat the opioid crisis locally, following the state's offer of $2.7 million in funding for treatment and startup costs along with a ready-to-use facility for such a Center in Broome County.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 12:50 pm
Rock and ring in 2018 with a legendary celebration at Hard Rock Cafe, Niagara Falls USA, at 9 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31. On New Year's Eve, guests will enjoy live music and festivities, a balloon drop and champagne toast at midnight, party favors on tables and a live viewing of the ball drop in New York City from 10 TVs in the room.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 12:20 pm
Santa Claus is coming to town and he's arriving by Rainbow Air Helicopter. The public is invited to witness this event as Santa arrives on Old Falls Street, USA, on the cross-section of Rainbow Boulevard, at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 12:15 pm
The holiday season is in full swing in northern Niagara. And with the weather expected finally to begin acting more like winter, it sets the stage perfectly for the River Region's next celebration: Youngstown's Christmas in the Village.
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Wed, Dec 6th 2017 12:10 pm
The Erie County Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry has announced the return of Santa Land to Chestnut Ridge Park. Hours are 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and Sunday, Dec. 10. The Parks Department is partnering with the Chestnut Ridge Conservancy and the Town of Orchard Park Recreation Department again this year to present the popular weekend event, which features free family activities to brighten the holiday spirit.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2017 05:40 pm
The Village of Lewiston has become a party to a lawsuit seeking to block polychlorinated biphenyls from entering the River Region.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2017 02:30 pm
Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center's labor and delivery department will host a "Mist-ical Night of Paint & Sip" from 6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Canvas Crashers Social Paint Studio, 2142 Military Road.
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Tue, Dec 5th 2017 02:30 pm
Clyde's Feed & Animal Center, a Purina Certified Expert Dealer, is announcing its 2017 Purina Check-R-Board Days, a customer appreciation event. Stop by Clyde's Feed & Animal Center located at 351 Union St., Hamburg, at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, for a equine education seminar. Attendees can register to win feed vouchers and many other prizes.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 05:10 pm
A donation by a prominent Western York auto dealer is brightening the holiday season for a popular patient transportation program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:35 pm
Elected, cultural and tourism leaders from the Greater Niagara Region on Monday unveiled the results of a comprehensive rider survey and economic study detailing the Discover Niagara Shuttle's impact on the local economy.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:10 pm
LeChase Construction has placed the last steel beam onto the top of the $29 million Explore & More Children's Museum at Canalside in downtown Buffalo. A milestone event, called a "topping off" ceremony in the construction industry, was held recently with members of the Erie Canal Harbor Development Corp., museum leaders and local schoolchildren to celebrate the occasion.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:10 pm
Pickleball enthusiasts can now play the new game at the St. Peter Lutheran Church and School gymnasium, 4169 Church St., Lockport. The court is open from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:05 pm
Residents at The GreenFields Continuing Care Community in Lancaster recently presented a check for more than $10,000 to the Alzheimer's Association of WNY.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:05 pm
The Lewiston Community Lions provided needed toiletries for this year's "Holiday Hero" program through the American Red Cross.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 03:00 pm
Mount St. Mary's Hospital has recognized Jennifer Moore, R.N., with a DAISY Award.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 02:55 pm
The City of Niagara Falls, Old Falls Street, The Conference & Event Center, Destination Niagara Falls USA and Seneca Niagara Resort & Casino hosted a grand tree-lighting ceremony Saturday to celebrate the season and kickoff the new Jingle Falls promotion. The event took place at Seneca Square (in front of Seneca Niagara), and featured a performance by Michael Cavanaugh of Broadway's "Movin' Out" before the light switch was turned on illuminating a 35-foot Blue Spruce.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 02:55 pm
According to a new AAA survey, an estimated 20 million Americans who purchased a real Christmas tree in the past three years did not properly secure it to their vehicle, risking serious vehicle damage and dangerous road debris.
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Mon, Dec 4th 2017 01:55 pm
The Buffalo Sabres on Monday announced forward Matt Moulson was placed on waivers at noon for the purpose of assignment.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:35 pm
The North Pole temporarily relocated to Lewiston this weekend.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:30 am
Kelly's Country Store made a donation to a local service organization as part of the store's annual holiday fund drive.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:25 am
Wearing the red jacket she wore in the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, Pearl Sciolino-Coffey was honored during Monday's meeting of the Grand Island Board of Education.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:15 am
The Town of Niagara held its first "Noel at Niagara" park lighting ceremony on Friday, Nov. 24, at Veterans Memorial Community Park, Lockport Road. "We are very excited to launch our first "Noel at Niagara" event at Veteran's Memorial Community Park," said Town Supervisor Lee Wallace.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:10 am
Just weeks following its approval of a much-debated concept planned unit development for 91 patio homes proposed by John and Joe Rubino off Upper Mountain and Bronson roads, it appears the Lewiston Town Board is poised to do another approval.
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Sat, Dec 2nd 2017 10:00 am
At last Tuesday's North Tonawanda Common Council meeting, the meeting moved along rather quick, but a majority of the meeting was conducted by citizens during public input. Many of the topics discussed involved issues citizens were having in the area and felt the city should take some accountability to fix them.
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